FortisBC Indigenous Communities New Home Program

FortisBC’s Indigenous Communities New Home Program is designed to support the adoption of the BC Energy Step Code, advance higher efficiency new construction, and enable both First Nations and homeowners to enjoy lower energy bills and more comfortable, durable, and healthy homes. Applications must be submitted after January 1, 2024 and must be received no later than 6 months after building completion or by December 31, 2025, whichever comes first.

Rebate Amount per home:

Step Code 3 homes may qualify for $15,000
Step Code 4 homes may qualify for $20,000
Step Code 5 homes may qualify for $25,000
Up to $7000 in design offer rebates, per home

Plus various rebates for installing other qualifying energy efficient measures such as drain water heat recovery and connected thermostats.

Overview

Rebate amount:

Up to $25,000

Who can apply:

Indigenous Governing Bodies (e.g. Band or First Nation) constructing eligible homes built in FortisBC’s electricity* and/or natural gas service area. Homes heated by natural gas must install a qualifying dual fuel heating system to be eligible

This program is not available to individual applicants

*Includes Grand Forks, Penticton, Summerland and Nelson Hydro

Deadline:

The following forms must be submitted within 6 months of the completion date:

Online application
Natural gas appliances application
Electric appliances application

Qualifying products:

Eligible products include drain water heat recovery and connected thermostats

Funding provided by:

FortisBC

Deadlines

The following forms must be submitted within 6 months of the building’s completion date:

Online application
Natural gas appliances application
Electric appliances application

How to apply

Before you begin

Carefully review the terms and conditions available on FortisBC’s New Home Program page to confirm your eligibility.
To register your project, contact your Energy Advisor. Supporting documents include:
- Applicant Declaration
- BC Energy As-Built Compliance Report
- EnerGuideN Report (EnerGuide Homeowner Information Sheet)